SOLUTION: 4 less than twice the square of a number q

Question 1207566: 4 less than twice the square of a number q

Found 4 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn, greenestamps, math_tutor2020:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
EXACTLY AS SAID!

Answer by ikleyn(52794)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a number q:

the square of a number q:

twice the square of a number q:

4 less than twice the square of a number q:

Note in the last step "4 less than..." means the 4 is being subtracted from the rest of the expression.

Answer by math_tutor2020(3817)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I agree with the step by step building process tutor greenestamps has laid out. I also agree with the final answer as well.

If it said "4 is less than ..." then it would be

But the lack of that "is" will mean we instead go with

In my opinion, perhaps it should read "4 fewer than twice the square of a number q" to avoid potential confusion.

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